Southborough Youth and Family Services wants to publicly thank Tanya Trainor, owner of Miss Tanya’s Nursery Schools in Westborough for her generosity in allowing them the use of her school’s van for our Sizzlin’ Summer Scene program. Read the full article → from Local business helps out a Southborough summer camp in need
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The week in high school sports (9/19 – 9/25)

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (9/19 – 9/25)
Murder trial begins for Southborough man this week
The latest chapter in a sad family drama will play out this week in a Cape Cod courtroom as Southborough resident Treefon Manoloules goes on trial for the 2009 murder of his brother Aris Manoloules. Read the full article → from Murder trial begins for Southborough man this week
MWDN: Paraplegic talks about overcoming labels

The Metrowest Daily News was on hand last Thursday when paraolympian Chris Waddell visited Neary School to share his compelling story. The visit was sponsored by Fay School where Waddell hosted a screening of his documentary One Revolution later that day. Read the full article → from MWDN: Paraplegic talks about overcoming labels
The week in government (9/19 – 9/23)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/19 – 9/23)
Obit: James J. Battles – September 18, 2011
James J. Battles, 81, a longtime resident of Southborough, died on Sunday, September 18, at Marlborough Hills Health Care after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obit: James J. Battles – September 18, 2011
Obit: Ann E. Downing – September 15, 2011
Ann E. Downing, 85, devoted mother and grandmother passed away September 15, 2011, after a debilitating illness. Read the full article → from Obit: Ann E. Downing – September 15, 2011
Obit: Pauline A. (Rasmusson) Lefebvre Sevigny – September 14, 2011
Pauline A. (Rasmusson) Lefebvre Sevigny, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the age of 78, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Alfred Lefebvre and the late Robert J. Sevigny. Read the full article → from Obit: Pauline A. (Rasmusson) Lefebvre Sevigny – September 14, 2011
Welcome sponsor: Fit Studio28
Please join me in welcoming My Southborough sponsor, Fit Studio28, a new fitness studio founded by two Southborough residents. They’ll hold a opening cocktail reception on Saturday and open for classes on Sunday. Keep reading to find out more. Read the full article → from Welcome sponsor: Fit Studio28
A look back at the career of Southborough Fire Chief John Mauro Jr.

Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said he always knew he wanted to be a firefighter. “The bug bit me at an early age,” he said this week. Read the full article → from A look back at the career of Southborough Fire Chief John Mauro Jr.
PHOTOS: Sports this week
Southborough photographer Chris Wraight sent along a collection of photos from recent Algonquin games, including the girls soccer season opener against Shrewsbury yesterday evening (they lost 2-1). Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Sports this week
Selectmen appoint former Sudbury chief as interim fire chief
Selectmen yesterday voted unanimously to appoint retired Sudbury Fire Chief Michael Dunne as Southborough’s interim chief to replace the retiring John Mauro Jr. Dunne will hold the position until a permanent chief can be hired, which is expected to happen later this fall. Read the full article → from Selectmen appoint former Sudbury chief as interim fire chief
How Southborough’s reps voted on the casino bill (with POLL)
On Wednesday the House overwhelmingly passed a bill that would allow casino gambling in Massachusetts. Both of Southborough’s representatives were among only 32 legislators to oppose the measure. Read the full article → from How Southborough’s reps voted on the casino bill (with POLL)
New school websites present opportunities … and some challenges

The Northborough-Southborough school district has launched a new website platform that school officials say will give parents all the information they’re looking for in one easy spot. That is, assuming parents can find the new sites. Read the full article → from New school websites present opportunities … and some challenges